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Maltese Real estate Blog - Property, Articles related to real estate market, home improvement, living in Malta; covering buying, selling and renting property.Sat, 28 Mar 2015 11:54:59 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1Apartment for Sale in Msida: MLS: 240011047-338; Price: €160,000http://blog.remax-malta.com/apartment-for-sale-in-msida-mls-240011047-338-price-e160000/
http://blog.remax-malta.com/apartment-for-sale-in-msida-mls-240011047-338-price-e160000/#commentsWed, 01 Oct 2014 06:43:49 +0000http://blog.remax-malta.com/?p=18783Partly furnished and finished to the highest standards is this large three bedroom apartment situated in a very quiet area yet close to all amenities. Also complimenting this remarkable property is a seperate modern kitchen, living room, two bathrooms and four balconies. View Apartment for Sale in Msida View Other Properties for Sale in […]

]]>Partly furnished and finished to the highest standards is this large three bedroom apartment situated in a very quiet area yet close to all amenities. Also complimenting this remarkable property is a seperate modern kitchen, living room, two bathrooms and four balconies.

]]>http://blog.remax-malta.com/apartment-for-sale-in-msida-mls-240011047-338-price-e160000/feed/0A History of the Kitchenhttp://blog.remax-malta.com/a-history-of-the-kitchen/
http://blog.remax-malta.com/a-history-of-the-kitchen/#commentsThu, 07 Aug 2014 06:58:21 +0000http://blog.remax-malta.com/?p=18641Although the kitchen is the room we spend the most money on, did you know that it actually has some very humble beginnings? The phrase ‘the hearth is the heart of the home’ is very telling of the kitchen’s early days. In fact, back when the majority of the West’s population was made up of […]

]]>Although the kitchen is the room we spend the most money on, did you know that it actually has some very humble beginnings?

The phrase ‘the hearth is the heart of the home’ is very telling of the kitchen’s early days. In fact, back when the majority of the West’s population was made up of foraging peasants, the Medieval home was comprised of one room with an oval hearth at its centre, serving as a means to heat and light the home, as well as a means to cook.

True to the feudal system in place at the time, the homes of the wealthy were already much more advanced, and castles around Europe during the era show just what a difference money could make when it came to kitchens – Hampton Court, for example, which was King Henry VIII’s favourite retreat, has over 55 rooms that served as one kitchen and it was run by around 500 people.

The most surprising part of such kitchens was the fact that they were built as far away from the master’s private lodgings as possible. This was so because kitchens were not seen as the status symbols we make them out to be today, but rather as necessary nuisances, in that they couldn’t do without them but were too smelly, hot and prone to catching fire to have them within the home.

As time went by, the middle classes took to this trend, and examples of wealthy yeomen’s homes with a separate kitchen building are not unheard of. Indeed, this led the way to the typical Victorian home – as any fans of the TV dramas Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs know – had kitchens in their basements and as far away as possible from the dining area. This made it quite difficult when the traditional way of having all the dishes on the table at the same time (what we would today consider as a ‘buffet’) made way to the à la Russe style of dining (i.e. different courses in succession).

The job of the kitchen staff was made even more arduous with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, which ushered in the range along with an arsenal of kitchen equipment. Ironically, it was only the break out of World War I that put an end to the scullery maids being a staple in middle-class and super wealthy homes, and this set the ball rolling for new ‘wage-less kitchen staff’ like the gas oven, which didn’t require daily cleaning or an army of staff to work it.

Then, over the course of the 20th century, appliances like the refrigerator and the Kenwood chef moulded the once-humble kitchen into the electronical-bedecked rooms we know and love today. Using the ‘labour-saving layout’ of sink, cooker and fridge, interior designers in Germany, the UK and the US came up with the first designs that were the precursors of our modern kitchens, and helped unchain staff from the backbreaking work that kitchens were associated with.

Today, the kitchen is thought of as a room that brings the family together, and we have once again turned this room into the ‘heart of the home’.

]]>http://blog.remax-malta.com/a-history-of-the-kitchen/feed/0Apartment for Sale in Sliema; MLS: 240021060-186; Price: €255,000http://blog.remax-malta.com/apartment-for-sale-in-sliema-mls-240021060-186-price-e255000/
http://blog.remax-malta.com/apartment-for-sale-in-sliema-mls-240021060-186-price-e255000/#commentsThu, 17 Jul 2014 08:31:29 +0000http://blog.remax-malta.com/?p=18512Set in one of Sliema’s best streets, in this much sought after area, close to all amenities and minutes away from the seafront is this highly finished and fully furnished, three bedroom APARTMENT. Layout comprises of a welcoming hall leading to a large open plan living / dining with a front balcony enjoying distant side […]

]]>Set in one of Sliema’s best streets, in this much sought after area, close to all amenities and minutes away from the seafront is this highly finished and fully furnished, three bedroom APARTMENT. Layout comprises of a welcoming hall leading to a large open plan living / dining with a front balcony enjoying distant side sea views. A separate fully equipped fitted kitchen (with brand new appliances), guest bathroom, store room and three bedrooms (main with en-suite and a back balcony with unobstructed garden views).

]]>http://blog.remax-malta.com/apartment-for-sale-in-sliema-mls-240021060-186-price-e255000/feed/0A Charming, Third Floor Apartment for Sale in Sliema, MLS: 240021065-3, Price: €298,000http://blog.remax-malta.com/a-charming-third-floor-apartment-for-sale-in-sliema-mls-240021065-3-price-e298000/
http://blog.remax-malta.com/a-charming-third-floor-apartment-for-sale-in-sliema-mls-240021065-3-price-e298000/#commentsMon, 04 Feb 2013 08:38:26 +0000http://blog.remax-malta.com/?p=14198A charming, third floor APARTMENT situated in this most sought after prestigious block in Sliema finished to high standards and served with lift. Having excellent unobstructed views of Balluta Bay this 130 square metre APARTMENT offers a large entrance hall with separate dining and living areas, kitchen and storage room, three bedrooms, two en-suites and […]

]]>A charming, third floor APARTMENT situated in this most sought after prestigious block in Sliema finished to high standards and served with lift. Having excellent unobstructed views of Balluta Bay this 130 square metre APARTMENT offers a large entrance hall with separate dining and living areas, kitchen and storage room, three bedrooms, two en-suites and another separate bathroom make this apartment a definitely good buy. An optional lock-up garage at €20,000 is also available.

]]>http://blog.remax-malta.com/a-charming-third-floor-apartment-for-sale-in-sliema-mls-240021065-3-price-e298000/feed/0Recent Property Price Reduction of an Unconverted Townhouse for Sale in Birkirkara, MLS: 240021060-42, Price: €89,000http://blog.remax-malta.com/recent-property-price-reduction-of-a-centrally-located-three-bedroom-unconverted-townhouse-for-sale-in-birkirkara-mls-240021060-42-price-e89000/
http://blog.remax-malta.com/recent-property-price-reduction-of-a-centrally-located-three-bedroom-unconverted-townhouse-for-sale-in-birkirkara-mls-240021060-42-price-e89000/#commentsFri, 26 Oct 2012 08:04:47 +0000http://blog.remax-malta.com/?p=13308Centrally located, three bedroom, unconverted TOWNHOUSE. Layout comprises of a large living / dining, central yard, kitchen and bathroom. On the second floor one finds three bedrooms and a box room. Once converted it will make a nice family home. Property enjoys own airspace. View Property Details of Townhouse for Sale in Birkirkara View […]

]]>Centrally located, three bedroom, unconverted TOWNHOUSE. Layout comprises of a large living / dining, central yard, kitchen and bathroom. On the second floor one finds three bedrooms and a box room. Once converted it will make a nice family home. Property enjoys own airspace.

]]>http://blog.remax-malta.com/recent-property-price-reduction-of-a-centrally-located-three-bedroom-unconverted-townhouse-for-sale-in-birkirkara-mls-240021060-42-price-e89000/feed/0Recent Property Price Reduction of a Corner House of Character for Sale in Birkirkara, MLS: 240021059-44, Price: €233,000http://blog.remax-malta.com/recent-property-price-reduction-of-a-corner-house-of-character-for-sale-in-birkirkara-mls-240021059-44-price-e233000/
http://blog.remax-malta.com/recent-property-price-reduction-of-a-corner-house-of-character-for-sale-in-birkirkara-mls-240021059-44-price-e233000/#commentsFri, 31 Aug 2012 11:34:27 +0000http://blog.remax-malta.com/?p=12620Situated in a quaint alley in the heart of this early Maltese settlement is this corner HOUSE OF CHARACTER. A spacious entrance hall welcomes you in and on the ground floor one finds a living room, kitchen, shower room and a grand dining room. An internal courtyard and a side yard give plenty of light […]

Situated in a quaint alley in the heart of this early Maltese settlement is this corner HOUSE OF CHARACTER. A spacious entrance hall welcomes you in and on the ground floor one finds a living room, kitchen, shower room and a grand dining room. An internal courtyard and a side yard give plenty of light to the property. First floor hosts a master bedroom with en-suite shower, two further bedrooms and another bathroom. This character house retains a lot of original features like a birth room. A spacious dry cellar compliments this property. Parking is not a problem but if need might arise the house has a possibility of an interconnected street level one car garage.

]]>Immaculately kept foreign owned farmhouse full of traditional features, offered fully furnished. Entrance from an alley leading to a combined vaulted sitting/dining area, separate kitchen all leading to a charming mature garden (17m x 14m) with space for pool, two bedrooms, en-suite and storage room on ground floor level. Internal stairs leads to two other double bedrooms, a main bathroom and a laundry. Charming house! viewing highly recommended.

]]>http://blog.remax-malta.com/fully-furnished-farmhouse-for-sale-in-xewkija-mls-240031027-780-price-e-345000/feed/0One / Two Bedroom Apartment for Sale in Sliema, MLS: 240021019-576, Price: €84,720http://blog.remax-malta.com/one-two-bedroom-apartment-for-sale-in-sliema-mls-240021019-576-price-e84720/
http://blog.remax-malta.com/one-two-bedroom-apartment-for-sale-in-sliema-mls-240021019-576-price-e84720/#commentsTue, 24 Jul 2012 07:43:19 +0000http://blog.remax-malta.com/?p=12301Set on the boundary of Sliema / St. Julian’s / Kappara is this one / two bedroom APARTMENT comprises a decent sized living / dining room, kitchen, main bathroom, small bedroom and a large 16 square metre bedroom which has a balcony. Property is in a fair state condition and is suitable for a move […]

Set on the boundary of Sliema / St. Julian’s / Kappara is this one / two bedroom APARTMENT comprises a decent sized living / dining room, kitchen, main bathroom, small bedroom and a large 16 square metre bedroom which has a balcony. Property is in a fair state condition and is suitable for a move in. Internal doors are being refurbished and are included in the price.

]]>http://blog.remax-malta.com/one-two-bedroom-apartment-for-sale-in-sliema-mls-240021019-576-price-e84720/feed/0Highly Designer Finished, First Floor Maisonette for Sale in Gharghur, MLS: 240021058-13, Price: €260,000http://blog.remax-malta.com/highly-designer-finished-first-floor-maisonette-for-sale-in-gharghur-mls-240021058-13-price-e260000/
http://blog.remax-malta.com/highly-designer-finished-first-floor-maisonette-for-sale-in-gharghur-mls-240021058-13-price-e260000/#commentsFri, 22 Jun 2012 09:55:11 +0000http://blog.remax-malta.com/?p=12078Highly designer finished, first floor MAISONETTE with own roof and airspace in this sought after central but quiet village. The maisonette is in the form of a squarish layout, hence its very bright. A larger than usual open plan including kitchen, living and dining is set on the front of the property, having two balconies […]

Highly designer finished, first floor MAISONETTE with own roof and airspace in this sought after central but quiet village. The maisonette is in the form of a squarish layout, hence its very bright. A larger than usual open plan including kitchen, living and dining is set on the front of the property, having two balconies overlooking the street. Three bedrooms, of which two are double, are set on the back part of the property including an ensuite with the main bedroom, a main bathroom and a store room. The property is highly finished including gypsum ceilings and high quality electrical and light fittings, fully air-conditioned (a total of 60,000 BTUs), surround system and internet wiring already installed which are all supplied from a main distribution box, solar water heater, emergency lights installed throughout the property and high quality modern wooden, double-glazed apertures.
On roof level one finds a large washroom surrounded by an airy roof ideal for entertaining. If any, very few properties of this kind in the area.

Further complimenting this property is an underlying optional two car garage with storage and well (with pump already connected to the maisonette). The garage is being offered at Eur37,140.

]]>http://blog.remax-malta.com/highly-designer-finished-first-floor-maisonette-for-sale-in-gharghur-mls-240021058-13-price-e260000/feed/0Recent Property Price Reduction of a Luxuriously Finished, Top Floor Apartment for Sale in St. Julian’s, MLS: 240021017-2354, Price: €235,000http://blog.remax-malta.com/recent-property-price-reduction-of-a-luxuriously-finished-top-floor-apartment-for-sale-in-st-julians-mls-240021017-2354-price-e235000/
http://blog.remax-malta.com/recent-property-price-reduction-of-a-luxuriously-finished-top-floor-apartment-for-sale-in-st-julians-mls-240021017-2354-price-e235000/#commentsWed, 23 May 2012 15:07:05 +0000http://blog.remax-malta.com/?p=11813Luxuriously finished TOP FLOOR APARTMENT. Property has been refurbished to a very high standard. Property comprises a separate kitchen, living room, lounge / dining, three double bedrooms, one completed with an ensuite and a guest bathroom. Property is bright and airy with views to St. Julian’s. It is also complimented with laminated floors, double glazing, […]

Luxuriously finished TOP FLOOR APARTMENT. Property has been refurbished to a very high standard. Property comprises a separate kitchen, living room, lounge / dining, three double bedrooms, one completed with an ensuite and a guest bathroom. Property is bright and airy with views to St. Julian’s. It is also complimented with laminated floors, double glazing, fitted kitchen and bedroom. Must be Seen!!

]]>http://blog.remax-malta.com/partially-furnished-three-bedroom-seafront-apartment-for-sale-in-sliema-mls-240021035-316-price-e630000/feed/0Centrally Located, Unconverted Townhouse with a Large Garden for Sale in Sliema, MLS: 240021060-32, Price: €167,000http://blog.remax-malta.com/centrally-located-unconverted-townhouse-with-a-large-garden-for-sale-in-sliema-mls-240021060-32-price-e167000/
http://blog.remax-malta.com/centrally-located-unconverted-townhouse-with-a-large-garden-for-sale-in-sliema-mls-240021060-32-price-e167000/#commentsFri, 13 Apr 2012 08:00:01 +0000http://blog.remax-malta.com/?p=11357Centrally located TOWNHOUSE minutes away from the ferries and the promenade. Large, two bedrooms enjoying a seperate lounge / dining and a kitchen leading onto a large 50 square metre garden. House would make a unique property once converted. View Property Details of Townhouse for Sale in Sliema View Similar Properties for Sale in […]

Centrally located TOWNHOUSE minutes away from the ferries and the promenade. Large, two bedrooms enjoying a seperate lounge / dining and a kitchen leading onto a large 50 square metre garden. House would make a unique property once converted.

A three bedroom rustically finished, top notch finishings, patterned floor tiles, beautifully maintained with yard / garden, one bathroom and two showers, a spacious cellar, three double bedrooms, two box rooms, kitchen, dining room and sitting room. Delightful property located in a quiet area yet conveniently close to all amenities. A beautiful family home.

]]>Corner TOWNHOUSE with typical 1930 patterned flooring located just a stone throw away from the promenade. It enjoys bright and airy rooms offering breathtaking Mediterranean sea and country views from it’s fantastic top floor terrace. It comprises of a separate living / dining areas, fitted kitchen, breakfast room, study and internal terrace, three / four bedrooms (main with own lounge), bathroom, shower room, washroom and a roof garden enjoying sea views. Plus a small ground floor MAISONETTE with own independent access (suitable as office for professionals) plus a GARAGE.

]]>http://blog.remax-malta.com/recent-property-price-reduction-of-a-corner-townhouse-for-sale-in-st-pauls-bay-mls-240021057-44-price-e248000/feed/0Recent Property Price Reduction of Large Duplex Maisonette for Sale in San Gwann, MLS: 240121003-54, Price: €195,000http://blog.remax-malta.com/large-duplex-maisonette-for-sale-in-san-gwann-mls-240121003-54-price-e195000/
http://blog.remax-malta.com/large-duplex-maisonette-for-sale-in-san-gwann-mls-240121003-54-price-e195000/#commentsMon, 12 Dec 2011 10:43:49 +0000http://blog.remax-malta.com/?p=9861Large duplex maisonette with its own airspace set in a very peaceful residential area overlooking a large open public area. Property enjoys a very spacious layout with four bedrooms on two floors, a large separate kitchen and living/dining areas. Property has the potential as a site to build a further two levels including a penthouse […]

]]>Large duplex maisonette with its own airspace set in a very peaceful residential area overlooking a large open public area. Property enjoys a very spacious layout with four bedrooms on two floors, a large separate kitchen and living/dining areas. Property has the potential as a site to build a further two levels including a penthouse to ultimately have two large apartments and a penthouse (three units in all)